MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH - Kindergarten Registration from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. See important information below
FROM THE PRINCIPAL...TONY WHITE
Earlier this week, I had a Norton Creek mom (and reading specialist in a nearby district!) sent me an interesting article on the actual science behind the importance of reading to our kids and giving them far less screen time. (And, as a parent, recognize this can be easier said than done.) Interviewed in this article is Dr. John Hutton, pediatrician and clinical researcher at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and he said something that really resonated with me. "Children are born with more neurons than they'll ever have in their life, essentially a blank slate. Depending on what type of stimulation the child has with caregivers -- being talked to, being held, going outside, being read to -- connections between these neurons are reinforced." While he goes on to speak mostly about children aged newborn through five, it really is never too late to read to and with our children. Pick books that appeal to your children with interesting characters and themes you can discuss. You'll be amazed at the fun you have and the things your child comes up with! The brain changes and grows all throughout our lives, and there is a ton of fascinating research on neuroplasticity out there that I will also share with you in the future. Much more immediately and over the next few weeks, you will hear about an exciting program starting at Norton Creek that will encourage all of us to read to and with our children.
Special thanks to Kerry Romberg for the awesome article that informed my writing this week. It looks like it will be a snowy weekend. I don't know if it'll be enough for sledding, but in all that you do over these next few days, I hope you enjoy yourselves!
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Middle School Transfer Request Form | Math Madness Save the Date | Reading & Writing Club Session 2 Registration - due January 28thCALLING ALL READERS AND WRITERS! Due to low enrollment for this Session, we are inviting anyone, including those that participated in Session 1, to submit registration forms to be added to raffle for a spot in Session 2!!! Turn in registration by January 28. |
Middle School Transfer Request Form
Math Madness Save the Date
Reading & Writing Club Session 2 Registration - due January 28th
CALLING ALL READERS AND WRITERS!
Due to low enrollment for this Session, we are inviting anyone, including those that participated in Session 1, to submit registration forms to be added to raffle for a spot in Session 2!!! Turn in registration by January 28.
IMPORTANT DISMISSAL REMINDER:
- nortoncreekdismissal@d303.org
- Your student(s)' teacher and
- Your student(s)' bus supervisor
Thank you for your assistance.
NEW LUNCH SCHEDULES
LUNCH SCHEDULES:
Kindergarten: 11:40 - 12:00
1st Grade: 12:00 - 12:20
2nd Grade: 12:20 - 12:40
3rd Grade: 12:40 -1:00
4th Grade: 11:00 - 11:20
5th Grade: 11:20 -11:40
IMPORTANT COLD WEATHER & OUTSIDE RECESS INFORMATION
Per District policy, we will be going outside for recess as long as the temperature (with wind chill) is above 0 F and it is not raining. With that in mind, please make sure your child is dressed to go outside on days when it is cold, snowy or windy. Students should bring outerwear to school in a bag to put on before recess. Please make sure they have hats, gloves, scarves, snow pants and boots if they want to play in the snow. Don’t forget to label your child’s outerwear so it does not end up in the Lost and Found.
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